Air Canada surprised everyone on a flight to Australia with sweats from Canadian outdoor lifestyle brand Roots in celebration of International Sweatpants Day on January 21.
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Steelpan drum players gather for ultimate Pan Alive steelband music competition
In celebration of freedom and diversity, Lamport Stadium will be alive with the sound of steelpan music as steelbands compete in the Pan Alive Competition to decide Ontario’s Champion Steelband on Aug. 3, 2018. Artistic director Rhoma Spencer tells us about her role in the festival as well as a new event on the Friday night leading up to the Peeks Toronto Caribbean Carnival Grand Parade, also known as, Caribana [article, video].
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Yonge Mural painter gave up his career as a graphic artist to literally paint outside the box
“As I was painting, I really wanted a sense of their presence being here, so I would listen to their music, which is incredible music,” says artist Adrian Hayles, from the balcony of a nearby building overlooking the Yonge Mural. [article/video].
Perry Ellis International 50th anniversary Valentine’s getaway to Miami, fashion makeover and shopping spree
Perry Ellis International (PEI) wants you to enjoy a Makeover in Miami giveaway to celebrate its 50th anniversary as a thank you to its loyal customers.
New Bentway Skate Trail Opens Under the Gardner Expressway
Come out of hibernation and skate the winter doldrums away on a newly constructed stretch of ice underneath the Gardner Expressway.
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Reggae artist Naomi Cowan raises money for hurricane relief at her single release party
Jamaican-Canadian singer Naomi Cowan’s single release party in Toronto, in partnership with the Sandals Foundation, turned into a fundraiser for hurricane relief victims. Listen to the original song and the official new release of ‘Things You Say You Love’.
World Press Photo Winner: ‘An Assassination in Turkey’
Some of these images are powerful enough to make you weep.
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Secrets of keeping a brand alive for over a hundred years
Toronto’s Queen St. W. just became home to a fashion and lifestyle outfitter whose main clients were prospectors during the Klondike gold rush. How did the Filson brand manage to stay relevant for over a century? To find out, Core spoke to the company’s marketing director.
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Get in the mood for house and techno on the Island with these photos
To get you in the mood for the Electric Island season finale on Labour Day weekend, we’ve put together some photos of Electric Island Civic Day, the most recent iteration of the music festival. Take a look behind-the-scenes. You may see a bassist and a lead singer from a punk band, an actress from a pop culture TV drama, your favourite DJ from the club, your broker, your social worker, or – is that you? – immersed in the crowd.
Artist’s mural in tribute to Toronto musicians to tower over Yonge St.
Keep an eye on the wall of the 22-storey building at 423 Yonge St. for a gigantic mural celebrating Toronto’s music heritage.
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